National Singles Day: Singles & Friends Running Club CHICAGO/EVANSTON

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: 2025-09-27
• Location: Lakefront Trail, Chicago, IL
• Registration: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.
• Participation: All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!

🤝 Connecting Over Running

• Community: Lace up your sneakers, hit the road, and connect with fellow fitness enthusiasts.
• Support: There's no equipment or setup: this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!
• Goals: When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness.
• Local Clubs: We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that support your fitness journey.

⏱️ Timing Details

• Optional: Timing is optional: you may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online.
• Support: You can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.
• No Chips: No timing chips (This is a stress-free run to support you in achieving your goals).
• Waves: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: info@thebestraces.com) Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis.

What You Get (Swag Bag)

• Running T-Shirt: (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)
• Finisher's Towel: or Giveaway
• Finisher's Medal: awarded upon completion!
• Digital Training Pack: to help you prepare.

📦 Packet Pickup

• No Hassle: No hassle of picking up packets required!
• Swag Shipping: Swag shipped direct to your address.
• Race Bibs: Provided on race day.
• Timing: We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.

🔄 Last Minute Registrations

• Availability: Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt.
• Race Attire: You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race!
• Wave Times: Wave A: 7:30 AM, Wave B: 8:00 AM, Wave C: 8:30 AM.
• Support: Late runners can run upon arrival (coordinators stay 3 hours after first wave).

💻 Virtual Run Option

• Unique Features: Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run.
• Flexibility: Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional).
• Results: After you finish, you can submit your results to info@thebestraces.com to receive your medal!
• Bundle Discounts: Sign-up for more races and get a discount!

📣 Sponsorship Opportunities

• Opportunity: If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love to showcase your business!
• Details: Learn more at https://www.thebestraces.com/events.

🌟 Team Glo Volunteers

• Volunteer: If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers.
• Application: Fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/.

💖 Charity Initiatives

• Engagement: Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more at www.thebestracesjourney.com.
• Support: Keep running! Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional).

🔗 Find More Information

For more details and to register, visit: National Singles Day Race.